West Central

Springfield, MO

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West Central - Springfield, MO

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With its pioneering spirit and a strong sense of adventure (this is, after all, the birthplace of historic Route 66), West Central welcomes those seeking a vibrant community with plenty of character. And since it is home to Missouri State University, West Central is very pedestrian and bicycle-friendly.

West Central contains Downtown Springfield, a historic area filled with shops and restaurants all wrapped around Park Central Square. After renting a West Central apartment, be sure to visit Gillioz Theatre, a historic theater dating to the 1920s. Science buffs will appreciate the Discovery Center of Springfield, and concert-goers can attend shows at the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in West Central is $624 for a studio, $594 for one bedroom, $961 for two bedrooms, and $1,574 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Central has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 467 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $624/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 490 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $594/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 778 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $961/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 926 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,574/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

69

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

76

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Discovery Center of Springfield
  • Wonders of Wildlife
  • Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
  • Dickerson Park Zoo
  • Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park

Airports

  • Springfield-Branson Ntl

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.